Life is so precious. These new parents brought their 3-month-old into the studio for their family portraits. The session was made even more special with the addition of bubs grandparents. Such a special time.

After a previous life working in and around local communities, I felt a real sense of need to continue this when I changed career paths.

When Fine Photography was born 10 years ago, I wanted to be able to combine my photography and studio in ways which I knew I could support local communities.

It started with sponsoring a boat crew in a fundraising rowing regatta run by my daughter’s school and being invited to be the official photographer for the event. I really enjoyed the challenge. Photographing moving boats (and moving fast I might add), is very different to photographing people and families in a studio environment.

Have you ever wondered why some people choose to be a professional photographer?

It’s easy, right? Anyone can do it, can’t they? All you need is a camera of some sort, point and shoot, right? Wrong! There are so many factors to take into consideration in creating individual pieces of art and that’s why I love what I do.

I have previously blogged about the need to prepare your kids and/or family for their upcoming photo shoot. However, I omitted to advise that there is also a need to prepare your husband too.

For some people, preparing the man of the house for a family photo shoot is just simply exhausting. If your husband is optimistic about your photo shoot, you are in luck but if he is somewhat reluctant, here are a few things you can do to help him (and yourself) out:

We understand that families are not limited to just people. Pets, of all shapes and sizes, take a very important role in families and it is only fitting that they are included in your Fine Photography family portrait session. We are more than happy for you to bring your furry (or not so furry!) family member/s into the studio to be a part of your photo shoot.

An Executive Portrait is a snapshot on how we portray ourselves to businesses, clients and potential new connections. It is the first introduction to you. And that is why it is so important to ensure you are represented in the correct light through your Executive Portrait.

Many Human Resources professionals and recruiters turn to online platforms such as LinkedIn, to find the quality applicants they are looking for potential roles. Many trawl through Facebook, while others utilise Twitter, justifying the need for a professional social media presence. This just proves that a great headshot can play a critical role in your professional portfolio.

A mother and her child’s bond is unlike any other. The love and admiration for each other and the strength of the bond is something that I never tire of seeing. It is so heart-warming to see these relationships and be the one who beautifully captures these on camera.

When it comes to family portraits most parents’ number one concern is how to get their little ones to pose and co-operate during the photo shoot. There are always challenges to face when trying to get everyone in the family to look their best and look at the camera at the same time, but it is not something you need to stress about.

We have put together a guide to help you prepare your young ones (and not so young ones!) for their big day in front of the camera whether it's for family photos or individual portraits.